Definition

The quality of being able to be believed or accepted as true.

Example

The believability of the story made it very popular among readers.

Conversation

Did you see that movie last night?

Yeah, I thought the plot had great believability.

I agree! It felt so real compared to other films.

Exactly, it really made me connect with the characters.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Believability is formed from "believe" (from Old English "geliefan", meaning to hold as true) and "-ability" (from Latin "abilitas", meaning capability). The word refers to the quality or capability of being believed or accepted as true.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'believe' which means to hold something as true, and '-ability' which indicates capability. This helps you remember that 'believability' is about the quality of being able to be believed.

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